Upton Update

On Monday and Tuesday, we will be having a fundraiser at the Detroit Wing Company from 4:00-8:00 p.m. They will be donating a portion of their funds to support our school. Dine-in and carry-out options are available. Mention Upton Elementary when you order.

Location:

Detroit Wing Company

2928 W Maple Rd, Troy, MI 48084

Our professional learning morning for staff will take place again this Wednesday, January 29. This means that it is a late start for students. The first bell will ring at 9:20 a.m. with classes starting at 9:25 a.m.

Due to our most recent school closures, Report Cards will now be available to view online starting Wednesday, February 5, at 2:00 p.m. through Parent Portal on the Royal Oak Schools website. There is a Report Card tab on the left side of the screen that you need to click to access your child's Report Card. If you have any questions or need help accessing your child's report card, please contact the Oakland Schools Help Desk at 248-209-2060.

If you have an incoming Kindergarten student or know of any families that do, our Kindergarten Information Night is on Thursday, January 30, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.This meeting will be held at Upton Elementary in our Media Center. Our staff will be providing important information to help families prepare for starting school and share the Kindergarten curriculum. This event is meant for adults.

Royal Oak Schools is pleased to welcome children and their families to kindergarten. Kindergarten enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year begins on Monday, February 3, 2025. District-wide enrollment for all kindergarten programs, including Developmental Kindergarten, is processed through our Central Enrollment Office.

Enrollment Video

All enrollments into Royal Oak Schools are done online. Documents uploaded should be in PDF format and legibly. We may require in person documentation if the proofs uploaded online are not clear.

Please make sure to mark your calendar for Kindergarten Information Night on January 30, 2025, which will be in person at each elementary building, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Kindergarten Age Requirements
A resident child must be five (5) years of age on or before September 1st in order to be eligible to attend kindergarten.

If a child is not five (5) years of age by the September 1st enrollment eligibility date, but will be five (5) years of age no later than December 1st, the parent/guardian may still enroll the child in kindergarten. The parent must notify the school district, in writing, prior to the beginning of the school year. Notification, by way of a completed Kindergarten Age Waiver, must be received in order for a child born between September 1 and December 1 to be enrolled in kindergarten.

If you need assistance navigating the online process or do not have a home computer, please call Theresa Baughman at 248-435-8400 x 1260. Appointments are highly recommended if you'd like to enroll in person.

Documents Specific to Kinder Enrollment:

• Kindergarten Age Waiver
• Immunization Waiver Information

Vision, Hearing and Dental Screening for Kindergarten Entry

• Vision & Hearing Screening Flyer
• OCHD Vision Screening Website
• OCHD Hearing Screening Website
• OCHD Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Flyer
• Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment

More information regarding Kindergarten Eligibility can be found on the following sites:

• MDE Recommends
• Michigan Legislature, The Revised School Code Section 380.1147

The new semester for our Homework Club on Late Start Wednesdays is starting soon. If you would like your child to attend, the cost is $15 for the semester.

Homework Club Form

Please click the link for an update on our Media Center! Mrs. Savona will be updating this each week with new information.

Media Center News

Quack, Quack! The Heart Heroes are coming back! Upton will be celebrating Wellness Week starting on February 3. We will be having a kick-off assembly on Friday, January 31, at 2:00 p.m.

We are participating in the Kids Heart Challenge, and it’s time for you to sign up your student to become an official Heart Hero. Download the AHA Schools app for iPhone or Android to search for our school or https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?pg=company&fr_id=11261&company_id=481132 and sign your student up! Then you can make your first donation and ask your family and friends to help make donations, too!

Any student who completes Finn’s Mission BEFORE January 31, will be recognized at the Kickoff Assembly! What is Finn’s mission? Check out this video from Damar Hamlin, professional football player from the Buffalo Bills, to learn more!

Prizes will be awarded for Completing Finn’s Mission and raising money to support the American Heart Association!

The Upton Sweetheart Dance is on Friday, February 7th from 6 to 8pm! This year's theme is WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE!

A form will be going home with the students this week.

We do need volunteers for this event to be a success and fun for the students! Below is the link to a SignUp Genius for both volunteers and food donations.

New this year! If a family member of yours volunteers for the event, your family can attend the dance FOR FREE! Just remember that in order to volunteer, the person must be an approved volunteer through the school. That form can be obtained from the front office. Please remember to keep all food donations nut free as well.

Thanks so much for helping to make this event a night to remember for these amazing kids!

https://m.signupgenius.com/?#!/showSignUp/10C0F4EABA62AABFDC70-47325374-sweetheart

We’re excited to announce the return of Royal Oak Schools Free Skate Days at the Centennial Commons, located in downtown Royal Oak, proudly sponsored by M3 Investment Services! These fun-filled evenings are a fantastic opportunity for our students to enjoy a night out on the ice while connecting with friends and family.

Free Skate Date:

• Wednesday, February 5

Here’s how it works:

• Royal Oak Middle and High School students skate for free by showing their school ID.
• Elementary students skate for free by having a parent or guardian confirm their school affiliation.

For more information on The Rink at Royal Oak, please visit therinkatroyaloak.com

"Blessings in a Backpack” is a program designed to provide students on the free and reduced lunch program with enough food for three meals a day during the weekends. This program is active in Royal Oak Schools. If you agree to take part in this program during the school year, your child will receive a bag filled with food for the weekend. A bag of food will be put in your child's locker for take home on Fridays. The simple meals may include food like macaroni and cheese, beef ravioli, canned fruit, granola bars, soups, juice and other items. Students will receive a bag every week.

If you would like to have your child participate in this program, fill out the form below and mail it to the board office at 800 Devillen, Royal Oak, MI 48073, or just hit submit on this form. Please be sure to indicate on the form if you child has any food allergies. If your child has a food allergy, you as the parent are responsible for checking all food labels when the food arrives home. Royal Oak Schools, as well as Blessings in a Backpack, will not be held responsible for any accidental food allergen exposure.

Blessings in a Backpack Form

Monday

PTA Restaurant Night- Detroit Wing Company 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Tuesday

PTA Restaurant Night- Detroit Wing Company 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday

Late Start for students. School begins at 9:25 a.m.

Thursday

Kindergarten/DK Information Night 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Friday

Lockdown Drill

Wellness Week Assembly 2:00 p.m.

Mr. John Grzywack

john.grzywack@royaloakschools.org

4400 Mandalay Avenue, Royal Oak, MI, United States

(248) 549-4968

https://upton.royaloakschools.org/

The vision of Upton Elementary School is to inspire students to become lifelong learners.